Most of the social and athletic clubs allow foreigners to join
on a temporary or non-voting basis, but a sponsor is necessary for
membership. As liquor is prohibited in public places and Pakistani
private clubs, home entertaining has become the most common from
of socializing. However, clubs are still used for sports, business
entertaining and other social gatherings.
American Consulate Employee's Association
Opened in 1984, this social club is run by the American
Consulate. It is open for U.S. citizens and their dependants assigned
to Pakistan by International Companies and Organizations and the
Third Country Nationals. A Guest Member has to be sponsored by two
ACEAK members, of which one has to be a Full Member (Consulate employee).
The dining room serves a varied menu including American specialties.
There are regular dart nights at the Club when guest teams are invited
and occasional special events for members. Contact the manager for
details.
Location:1 Beville Lane Tel: 568-4851
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DHA Syed Saeed Meer Sports Academy/Club
This facility offers tennis and squash courts, with professional coaches. The luxury
swimming pool is open to members and guests. Swimming lessons are offered for children with expert
supervision and guidance by the staff.
Location: TC V, 34th Street, Khyaban-e-Sehr, DHA Phase
5. Tel: 585-0242
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Karachi Boat Club
New Queens Road; offers sculling and dining on the patio or in the air-conditioned dining
room. There is also a room for private parties. It is set amid beautiful gardens on the
water.
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Karachi Yacht Club
Bunker Island is primarily for sailing and racing although some landlubbers join to enjoy
the social activities which include barbecues, moonlight sails, and sailing picnics.
Launches run regularly to the island Thursday through Saturday, other days special
arrangements need to be made. Meals are served in a very informal atmosphere.
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Sindh
Club
Located on Abdullah Haroon Road, it offers tennis, squash, billiards,
and has a swimming pool, dining room, and excellent library. Set
in lovely gardens, and favored for business entertaining, it provides
residential and transient accommodation for adults only. There is
a strict membership criteria and members are not allowed to take
a male guest to the pool.
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The Caledonian Society, Karachi
This society was formed to promote fellowship among Scots in Karachi. Although
ordinary membership is restricted to persons with at least 25% Scottish heritage (i.e. a
Scottish Grandparent), persons of other nationalities are welcome to join as Associate
members. Regular weekly Scottish dance practices take place (except during the
summer). Two events are held each year, the main one being the Caledonian Ball at the
end of November (to celebrate St. Andrew's Day). A piper and haggis are usually flown
in from Scotland for the occasion. A Bums Night is held at the end of January to
celebrate the birthday of Scotland's most famous poet, Robert Burns. Contact details can
be obtained from the BWA.
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U.K.A.P.
(The United Kingdom Association of Pakistan)
Membership is open to all British citizens who have registered at the British Deputy High Commission. Membership forms and contact details are furnished at the time of
registration. Monthly activities are held including games nights and there are occasional
weekend trips.
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